Two ancient stone anchors were found on the seabed of Sicily. PHOTO
[ad_1]
Two stone anchors from the Greek Archaic period (800-480 BC) were found on the seabed near the coast of Syracuse in Sicily.
The artefacts were found during a joint operation between the Maritime Administration of the Sicilian Region and the diving unit in Messina.
The survey of the bottom was carried out after a report by a man who noticed anchors on the bottom, Arkeonews reports.
During the research at a depth of 15 meters, divers did find two anchors from the Archaic period (probably late Iron Age).
Read also: Shadows and blush in oyster shells: archaeologists found ancient Roman cosmetics. PHOTO
| Photo: Soprintendenza del Mare /Regione Siciliana |
The two archaeological finds were located not far from each other on the rocky seabed.
One of the anchors was egg-shaped, and the other had three holes. The ancient finds will later be exhibited in a local museum.
“This type of intervention confirms the importance of cooperation between state institutions and law enforcement agencies in the protection of cultural heritage,” – said the Sicilian adviser on cultural heritage Francesco Paolo Scarpinato about the diving operation.
Read also: In Italy, scientists found exquisite glassware on a sunken ship. VIDEO
 |
| Italian divers found 2 stone anchors at the bottom of Syracuse |
It will be recalled that earlier a ship with wine jugs from the second century BC was found near Sicily.
Also, scientists who conducted excavations on the acropolis of the ancient Greek city of Elea in modern Italy found a well-preserved Greek helmet.
Serbian miners found an ancient Roman ship.
Read also: An ancient ship from the time of the Roman Empire was found in Croatia. VIDEO
[ad_2]
Original Source Link
